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Hope Summer Repertory Theatre: The Light in the Piazza

Submitted by Karen Bos on Fri, 2013-05-24 15:06

July 19, 2013 | 8:00 PM |

DeWitt Main Theatre, 141 East 12th street

HSRT’s “summer of love” concludes with the award-winning production of The Light in the Piazza. Set in Italy in the summer of 1953, this enchanting musical romance will leave the audience breathless. When a young American, Clara, finds herself falling in love with Fabrizio, a handsome Italian, Clara’s mother Margaret steps in to prevent secrets from being told. Will the path to love be easy for Clara?

See the story unfold at 8:00 pm on July 19, 20, 24, 27, 29 August 1, 6, 9 in the Dewitt Theatre (141 E. 12th Street).

Margaret Johnson and her twenty six year old daughter Clara are taking a holiday in Florence, Italy to experience the rich beauty and history of the city. While sightseeing, Clara’s hat is blown off her head by the wind and Fabrizio, a local Italian boy, catches it. The two of them are instantly smitten. As their relationship develops, Margaret does everything in her power to keep the two apart. Filled with mystery, romance and beautiful music, The Light in the Piazza is a charming musical that warms the heart and reminds us of the true power of love.